Rock Ford: Lancaster's Hidden Gem of the Early American Republic

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General Edward Hand's life was a microcosm of the early American experience: An Irish doctor who came to America in the British Army, left and joined the Patriot cause, and fought with Washington as his Adjutant General. After the war, he came back to Lancaster PA, and helped to build the nation he…

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    • May 27, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode Three: Visiting Rock Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 24:13


    What do you see when you visit Rock Ford? In this episode Sarah Alberico, curator, walks us through the first floor of the house and shows us highlights of what we see. Learn more about Rock Ford at RockFordPlantation.org, and if you like this show, leave a rating on iTunes! And thanks!

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    Episode Two: Rock Ford, the home of Edward Hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 21:58


    In this episode, we look at the history of Rock Ford, Edward Hand's home. Ghosts, brave Germans, and amateur historians with modern methodologies. Learn more at rockfordplantation.org.

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    Episode One: Edward Hand, doctor and soldier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 37:12


    In this first episode we look at who General Hand was, and how his life intersected with the Revolutionary War, and the early American republic

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